irishelaine
Irish expat in Uruguay
Forum posts
6
About me
Irish
Lives in Montevideo
Registration: 10 February 2009
Activity
Bringing our Yorkie to Uruguay by Roy
Hi We are coming to Uruguay in February 2010 to see if we want to settle there. Has anybody had experience bringing a dog into the country? Any advise? Anybody know of a good vet in Montevideo?
One couple recently brought both of their pugs from the USA and it was a very straightforward process, you'll find a link to their story here:http://board.totaluruguay.com/Expat/Bringing_pets_to_Uruguay As for vets...Uruguay is a dog country, ... Read More
Moving to Uruguay In September by dubbedcpt
Hi My name is Louisa. I am from the UK, have been living in Cape Town, South Africa for the past 6 years and I move to Montevideo, Uruguay in September. I am moving to be with my husband who is from Uruguay....hoping to teach english - has anyone ...
Hi Louisa, You may be surprised that sometimes the wages offered are NOT enough to live on. That is why so many young people live with their families well in to their twenties and even longer...it can be challenging to stand on your own two feet ... Read More
Any expats with an Autistic child living in Montevideo? by expatmother2
I am looking for other expat families living in Montevideo with special needs children? What sort of services are available (if any?) Also, how safe is it in the city?
Hi there, You should check out this couple. They seem very experienced and work with children with autism, aspergers, ADHD, dyslexia and more. gotofocus.com/ Read More
How to make friends in Uruguay by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Uruguay :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Uruguay?? Thanks in ...
You really are the ambassador for Punta del Este!! :) There are plenty of expats in Montevideo from all over the world, and they meet every Sunday for lunch in Pocitos. If you want to get involved just check out this website for details. Its open ... Read More
Cost of living in Uruguay by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Uruguay. Don't forget to mention where in Uruguay you are living. How much does it cost to live in Uruguay? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
The problem with giving figures to represent the cost of living is these figures change over time, and also they are only ever given in ranges eg apts $200-$500, because people have different living standards. In my opinion you would find it very ... Read More
New in town... by thiswildride
I'll be moving to Uruguay next year about June 2010. My husband and I will be in UR November 1-15 to look around. We've been to AR (Mendoza, Cordoba areas)but have decided UR is 'ours'. Is there anyone out there who would like to have dinner ...
Unfortunately I think I'm a little late in posting this...I hope your exploratory trip went well (I saw you stayed in Una Noche Mas, its a lovely place isn't it?!) If anyone is passing through Montevideo and is looking to make contact with other ... Read More